Medications
This class of drug, which includes carprofen, may cause liver enzyme elevations
NSAIDs
By law, all cats and dogs in North Carolina should be vaccinated for rabies by this age
16 weeks
The eggs of this worm are heavy, so they often don't show up on a fecal float even if a patient is infected
Tapeworms
The classic clinical signs of this endocrine disease include lethargy, weight gain despite poor appetite, and "tragic face"
Hypothyroidism
Infection with this virus is lifelong and causes frequent episodes of respiratory signs and ocular discharge, usually triggered by stress
Feline herpesvirus
This common behavior modification drug works by inhibiting the re-uptake of serotonin
Fluoxetine
This is the minimum age that puppies can begin the DHPP vaccination series
6 weeks
This cigar-shaped mite is diagnosed by doing a deep skin scrape
Demodex
This disease may be diagnosed with an ACTH Stimulation Test or a Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Cushing's disease/Hyperadrenocorticism
This virus may be contracted through bites and scratches. It is recommended that kittens and all newly-acquired cats be tested for this
FIV
Butorphanol, buprenorphine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl all belong to this class, which is tightly regulated by the DEA
Opioids
This bacteria is spread in the urine of wildlife; it can cause liver and kidney failure in pets and humans
Leptospirosis
Rottweilers and Pitbulls are more likely to become infected with this virus, which causes severe gastrointestinal signs in puppies
Parvovirus
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye is diagnosed by this test, which involves placing a paper strip in the eyelid and measuring tear production over 1 minute
Schirmer Tear Test
All parts of this popular flowering plant are toxic to cats, and ingestion of even a small amount causes kidney failure
Lily
Due to the risk of this, doxycycline should be followed by a syringe of water when administered to cats
Esophageal strictures
This organization publishes a list of approved dental health products
VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council)
This antibiotic is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory infections AND heartworm disease
Doxycycline
This type of bone tumor is associated with a very poor prognosis. It usually requires amputation of the affected limb, and it often metastasizes to the lungs
Osteosarcoma
This is the most common type of heart disease in cats
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
This medication, which is used to control pain caused by a corneal ulcer, also causes dilation of the pupil
Atropine
FVRCP is a core vaccine for cats. It protects against these 3 diseases
Feline viral rhinotracheitis
Calicivirus
Panleukopenia
This is the infective stage of the heartworm life-cycle; it is also the stage that heartworm prevention is effective against
L3 and L4
This type of heart disease is most commonly diagnosed in older, small breed dogs
Mitral Valve Disease
This common household medication causes methemoglobinemia if ingested by cats; this makes their blood look chocolate-brown
Acetominophen